Inflation Austria 1992
Average inflation: 4.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.0%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 4.2%. The lowest inflation was in August at 3.8%.
- Highest month
- May: 4.2%
- Lowest month
- August: 3.8%
- Difference
- 0.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 3.7%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 3.7%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 3.7%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 3.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.0% higher than the 5-year average of 3.0%.
- 5-year average
- 3%
- 10-year average
- 3%
- All-time high (1974)
- 9.5%
- All-time low (1987)
- 1.4%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1991, the difference is minimal (+0.7 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: +1.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.0% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €104.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1992
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1991 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.9% | +0.6 |
| February | 4.1% | +0.8 |
| March | 4.1% | +0.6 |
| April | 4.0% | +0.7 |
| May | 4.2% | +0.9 |
| June | 4.0% | +0.2 |
| July | 4.0% | +0.4 |
| August | 3.8% | +0.1 |
| September | 3.9% | +0.8 |
| October | 4.1% | +1.4 |
| November | 4.0% | +0.7 |
| December | 4.2% | +1.1 |
| Average | 4.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.